Premier Rolls Out MyChart Bedside

MyChart Bedside is an extension of MyChart into the inpatient world, a tablet-based application that offers inpatients and families more information about their hospital stay, to make the visit a positive patient experience.

MyChart Bedside will:

Give our patients access to their health and treatment information

A method to receive and review educational material

Strengthening the relationship between the patient and health care team

Increased awareness of scheduled tests & procedures

Ability to view labs and vital signs

Be an active participant in their care

Make non- urgent requests and send messages to health care team

Create or view current MyChart account

MyChart Bedside will be piloted on two units

The pilot units will be:

MVHS- Orthopedic – Went “live” May 11, 2015

GSH –HVH4 – Went “live” May 14, 2015

Pilot project will last for 3 months

Proof of Concept results will determine future steps and roll out phases.

The MyChart Bedside Patient tip sheet is available to help clinicians talk to patients and family members about the benefits.